apprised
Americanadjective
verb
Etymology
Origin of apprised
Example Sentences
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Jaishankar said he "apprised Secretary Rubio of challenges that legitimate travellers face in respect of visa issuance".
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
She said local officials, whom she declined to name, were apprised and enthusiastic—until vocal opposition erupted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
Or, “I am following the guidelines of the trust and keeping little Laura’s parents apprised of all actions. If you want to discuss it, you should ask them.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
So, the thinking goes, Waltz probably had both Goldberg and Greer’s numbers in his phone and, meaning to keep Greer apprised of an imminent development relevant to his job, accidentally added the wrong “JG.”
From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2025
No record of the conversation exists, though Jefferson had already apprised Madison that he knew the Adamses well enough to expect “dispositions liberal and accommodating.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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